Job Title: Maintenance Engineer

Location: Leighton Buzzard

Salary: Competitive, based on experience

Contract Type: Permanent

Our leading manufacturing client based in Leighton Buzzard is currently recruiting for a skilled Maintenance Engineer to join their team. As part of a dedicated maintenance team, you will focus on proactive maintenance and play a vital role in providing 24/7 breakdown support when needed.

Key Responsibilties - Maintenance Engineer

Perform maintenance and fault diagnosis on advanced industrial equipment, including Injection Moulding machines and assembly lines.
Support site assets to maximise Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE).
Follow Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM) schedules.
Troubleshoot PLC and Drive systems.
Ensure all tasks are completed safely and in compliance with regulations.
Work within a shift-based team providing 24/7 breakdown support for a high-output manufacturing facility.
Utilise CMMS systems for maintenance tracking and reporting.
Collaborate with operational management and staff to address engineering maintenance needs.
Work from planned maintenance schedules and provide detailed feedback on faults and repairs.
Provide clear and timely updates to maintenance management, identifying potential issues to support preventative maintenance planning.
Drive engineering initiatives to enhance quality and operational efficiency.
Shift Pattern: 6 days on, 3 days off, rotating between 6am–2pm and 2pm–10pm.

Qualification and Requirements - Maintenance Engineer

Knowledge of Injection Moulding machines and assembly lines is advantageous.
Familiarity with Continuous Improvement and Operational Excellence methodologies.
Commitment to promoting Operational Excellence and Continuous Improvement in engineering practices across the site.
Experience in an industrial engineering setting.
Background in operational engineering within a manufacturing environment.

What we offer - Maintenace Engineer

Contributory pension scheme.
25 days of flexible annual leave.
Christmas and New Year shutdown period.
Health cash plans and Employee Assistance Programme (EAP).
Wellbeing and healthy living initiatives.
Financial and legal wellbeing support.
Exclusive discounts on products and services.

For further details, contact Charlie Boulton at (phone number removed) or email your CV to (url removed).

Candidates with experience as a Maintenance Engineer, Shift Engineer, Maintenance Technician, or Electrical Engineer may be well-suited for this role.

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